Autumn Bye-Elections

When you apply for a role, it is really important that you follow:

The Guild’s Election Regulations

All candidates must take responsibility to read these regulations and ensure their supporters & campaign teams are also made aware of these. Not knowing about the regulations is not an excuse for breaking them. If the regulations are unclear or you need further assistance at any time, please contact the Elections Team.

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The Guild’s Byelaws

You can read Byelaw 8 for more information about Guild Elections and Byelaw 6 for more information about committees of the Guild.

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• Guild’s Zero Tolerance Policy
• University of Birmingham Bullying & Harassment Policy
• The Law, Institution and Union rule

All Guild elections are overseen by the Guild’s Returning Officer, who is responsible for ensuring that every election is free, fair and open. The Guild’s Returning Officer is the University’s Registrar and Secretary, who deputises their role to the NUS Deputy Returning Officer.

Complaints Process

The Complaints Process explains how we will deal with any elections complaints.

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Complaint Form

A student or candidate wishing to submit an election complaint must do so by using this Complaint Form. This must be sent by email to the Elections team.

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All complaints must be substantiated with evidence in support of their complaint where possible.

When you apply it is advised that as a minimum you also submit a written statement to tell everyone why they should vote for you, and a candidate photo. You can find advice on how to do this in the documents below.

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Introduction to Campaigning & Written Statements
• Candidate Budget Information
• Useful Information for Your Written Statement
• How to Upload Your Photo
• Candidate Wellbeing Guide
• Disabled Students’ Guidance (Poster Version/Plain Text Version)